Jobs in Canada

[ChasenSFO]

I'm just a little curious as to why no one ever posts any openings in Canada? I know of people who got the green light to work in Canada and ended up flying for outfits out there, so its not impossible. I'd think it must be easier than going over to Europe.

Several airlines are hiring up North, and the pay is pretty good. Westjet, Canjet, Central Mountain Air, and Bearskin Airlines are hiring just to name a few. Minimums aren't too high either in most cases.

http://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/a.../bearskin.html

Bearskin, who flies Metro IIIs, is asking for 1000/100 and the pay isn't too bad when compared to a lot of the regionals in the US who fly bigger planes.


Anyway, just pointing this stuff out since I never see any of it posted and I figure it may help someone out. I'm sorry in advance if this belongs in the expat section, please feel free to move it.

[SFCC/UND]

All the times I made fun of Canada. I wished I live there now

[LOGS]

How does one go about getting the greenlight to work in Canada? I've heard of Bearskin and that type of flying does attract me. I know how to get my licenses changed over which I plan to do sometime if I can get off my lazy ass but to be allowed to work there do I need to marry a Canuck or something?

=Jason-

[rossy1163]

Originally Posted by LOGS

How does one go about getting the greenlight to work in Canada? I've heard of Bearskin and that type of flying does attract me. I know how to get my licenses changed over which I plan to do sometime if I can get off my lazy ass but to be allowed to work there do I need to marry a Canuck or something?

=Jason-

I dont think Canadians would be okay with your sexual orientation!!

[ChasenSFO]

A friend up north pointed me to this link. http://www.migrationexpert.com/Canad...nent_residents

"The Canadian Experience Class will allow certain temporary foreign workers and certain foreign student graduates with managerial, professional, or technical or trade work experience to apply to become permanent residents, and eventually Canadian citizens.

In order to qualify under the proposed changes, graduates of a Canadian post-secondary educational institution with Canadian work experience would need to meet the following minimum requirements:

* temporary resident status in Canada at the time of their application;
* successful completion of a program of study of at least two academic years (an academic year means eight months of study);
* one year of skilled, professional or technical work experience; and
* moderate or basic language skills, depending on occupational skill level.

Furthermore, under the proposed changes, temporary foreign workers would need to demonstrate the following minimum requirements in order to qualify:

* temporary resident status in Canada at the time of their application;
* two years of skilled, professional or technical work experience;
* moderate or basic language skills, depending on occupational skill level."

I've also heard that there are some professions on the NAFTA list that, if you can prove you work in one of the approved fields, you can easily obtain a Canadian Work Permit at the border for a small fee. If being a pilot is an approved skill, I don't know.

As far as converting the ratings go, this may help.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/ge.../appendixa.htm

I hope this stuff helps you out a bit!

[ppragman]

Originally Posted by ChasenSFO

A friend up north pointed me to this link. http://www.migrationexpert.com/Canad...nent_residents


I've also heard that there are some professions on the NAFTA list that, if you can prove you work in one of the approved fields, you can easily obtain a Canadian Work Permit at the border for a small fee. If being a pilot is an approved skill, I don't know.

As far as converting the ratings go, this may help.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/ge.../appendixa.htm

I hope this stuff helps you out a bit!

Being a pilot isn't one of them, I've asked, you've got to get approval for something else.

[ChasenSFO]

Originally Posted by ppragman

Being a pilot isn't one of them, I've asked, you've got to get approval for something else.

Theres got to be another way then, since a person I know who did it worked at the TSA then flight instructed and I'd venture to guess the TSA doesn't count either.

[LOGS]

Originally Posted by rossy1163

I dont think Canadians would be okay with your sexual orientation!!

They don't like straight people Well I guess it is Canada.

I guess you could always just renounce you're us citizenship.

[rossy1163]

Originally Posted by LOGS

They don't like straight people Well I guess it is Canada.

I guess you could always just renounce you're us citizenship.

Your straight now? Its about time!! Forget Canada go to Alaska!!

[LOGS]

Originally Posted by rossy1163

Your straight now? Its about time!! Forget Canada go to Alaska!!

Ha I forgot this was you Leininger, so you get fired yet? Break 1000tt? When are you gonna learn to fly and get in the left seat??

=Jason-

[rossy1163]

Originally Posted by LOGS

Ha I forgot this was you Leininger, so you get fired yet? Break 1000tt? When are you gonna learn to fly and get in the left seat??

=Jason-

Not yet!! They are making noise about upgrading me into the Metro but I am talking to some companies in Alaska who are hiring Biology majors to do some research.. Take a break from flying for awhile and get a job in Alaska!!

[Patrick]

I've looked into this, and it's unfortunately not an easy road.

[ChasenSFO]

Originally Posted by Patrick

I've looked into this, and it's unfortunately not an easy road.

No kidding. After having had a long discussion with a guy I know who did it, its a lot of time and money to get what you need to apply for a seat in a Canadian cockpit. He says people who do it often say the biggest difference is a much better sense of job security, and thats worth it to them. I can't argue that logic.

For me this raises another question. It seems to be pretty easy for students from around the world to come fly and CFI in the US, why is it so hard for people here to get started over-seas?

[Patrick]

It's easy here, since this we are relatively loose about who can come and do what here. Honestly, I'd argue that it should be more strict, but that's not likely to happen.

Interesting tidbit, however, is that illegal immigration into the US is down, which is surely a sign that things aren't great within our borders.

Personally, I'm very interested in working and living outside the US, just need to find the right way to make that happen.

[F9DXER]

I thought there was a way if the empoyer found you to be the best candidate, that they would do the required "sponsoring" paperwork.

Can't hurt to write them a letter and ask what their policy is on hiring non-landed immigrants. I think that is how Canadians refer to those in that situation.

Can't hurt

F9DXER

[Patrick]

They absolutely can. Which is easy, if you're say, a world famous neurosurgeon and some research hospital wants to hire you. It's a bit of a different situation when looking to hire a line pilot. Why should said employer go through a considerable bit of paperwork to hire an expat, when they could easily hire a Canadian?

[HVYMETALDRVR]

Sup guys, this is a good topic I've inquired about this before but haven't been able to get a straight answer about the likely hood of being picked up in Canada... has anyone on here pulled it off?

[ChasenSFO]

I have a friend who did, but given the amount of effort, money, and time it took, I'm sure there's a better way.

[Patrick]

Well how exactly did he do it?

[ChasenSFO]

Basically what everyone else has already stated. He got a work permit through the NAFTA approved trade thing. He moved to Canada and got a temporary work permit with proof he would be living and schooling there. He then spent 14 months in some trade school becoming an electrician, became a licensed electrician, and shortly afterwards he was given the green light to work in Canada for the long run. Sounds like A LOT of work to me, but he thinks its worth it. He's on the 1900 at Central Mountain Air now but has applied to Canjet and Westjet and is awaiting a reply.

Like I said, must be a better way to do it.

[Patrick]

Marry a cute Canadian chick Actually, for this purpose, she wouldn't even need to be cute LOL